- Matchup: Missouri Tigers vs LSU Tigers
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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This Saturday, the Missouri Tigers (13-4) are set to clash with the LSU Tigers (12-5) at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
In their last outing, the Missouri Tigers achieved a notable victory over Auburn, winning 84-74. They showcased an impressive 56.3% shooting percentage, hitting 27 of their 48 attempts, including 9 out of 19 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 31 attempts for a 67.7% success rate. On the boards, they secured 28 rebounds, 4 of which were offensive. Missouri also tallied 18 assists and forced 11 turnovers, while making 7 steals. Defensively, they held Auburn to a 40.7% shooting percentage, with 24 successful shots out of 59 attempts. Auburn, for their part, managed 11 assists and 7 steals, while gathering 31 rebounds (14 offensive and 17 defensive) without recording any blocks. Auburn shot 71.4% from the foul line, making 20 of 28 attempts, and struggled with 6 of 21 from three-point range. Personal fouls were similar, with Missouri committing 17 and Auburn 19.
Mark Mitchell was a standout performer in the game, finishing with 20 points on 7 of 9 shooting. He played 36 minutes and collected 8 rebounds, achieving an impressive shooting percentage of 77.8%, alongside 7 assists.
For this season, the Missouri Tigers hold a record of 13-4, averaging 81.8 points per game (ranked 90th in NCAA). Their shooting percentage from the field stands at 51.6%. From deep, they are converting 36.6% of their attempts (132 of 361) and maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 66.4%. The Tigers are averaging 36.3 rebounds per game and have recorded 267 assists this season, placing them 128th nationally in assists. They average 12.8 turnovers and commit 17.8 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Tigers force 12.2 turnovers per game and draw 18.9 fouls. They rank 155th in Division 1 for assists allowed, surrendering 224. The defensive unit permits opponents to shoot 41.7% (409 of 980) and allows 30.6 rebounds per game. Additionally, they concede 36.0% on three-point shots and rank 139th in points allowed per game at 71.8.
On the other side, the LSU Tigers faced a narrow defeat against Kentucky, falling 75-74. In that game, LSU conceded 27 rebounds (6 offensive) to Kentucky. They shot 43.5% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 23, and managed to convert 15 of 22 free throws for a 68.2% rate. Defensively, LSU allowed Kentucky to shoot 44.6% from the field, as they made 25 of 56 attempts. LSU finished the night shooting 48.9% overall with 23 successful field goals out of 47 attempts, while they were 9 for 19 from beyond the arc (47.4%). They capitalized on 19 foul calls against Kentucky, putting them to the line for 28 attempts, and registered 12 turnovers against 4 steals. In total, they secured 30 rebounds, combining 23 defensive boards and 7 offensive ones.
Max Mackinnon was a key player for LSU, scoring 27 points with a shooting percentage of 56.3% (9 of 16) and contributing 4 rebounds in 38 minutes of play, also dishing out 4 assists.
LSU currently maintains a record of 12-5 for the season. They average 18.0 fouls per game and are hitting 77.4% from the free-throw line. The Tigers provide approximately 15.3 assists per game (ranking 120th in Division 1) and they average 11.4 turnovers per contest. Offensively, LSU has accumulated 1,444 points this season, averaging 84.9 points per game, with 38.8 rebounds per contest. Their field goal shooting stands at an impressive 49.9%, ranking them 21st in college basketball.
Defensively, LSU allows 34.3% shooting from three-point range (142 of 414) and 69.1% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 11.8 assists and 32.3 rebounds per game, ranking 62nd and 67th nationally. The Tigers rank 161st in points allowed per game, giving up 72.6. They force an average of 10.5 turnovers and have limited opponents to a 41.2% shooting percentage (ranked 60th in NCAA).
Prediction for Tonight’s NCAA Matchup: Who will cover the spread?
Expert Pick: Opt for Missouri
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